Just bought 2012 Prius 4 w/ Solar Pkg Today

You might want to look in the Priuschat store to see if anything strikes your fancy, maybe a cargo net or side trim, whatever. It will also give you an idea of price.
No I don't work for the store, but I have bought from it.

 

I have almost the exact same car, -2 years and the leather and hud! its awesome, take a look at the grill blocking techniques if you live in colder climes and def side body moldings before you get dinged! super easy to diy!

 

Welcome aboard! Sorry for the wait... but it will be worth it.

 

NO! to all the dealer add-on's as that's just money straight into their pocket. You can get an extended warranty (and usually WAY cheaper) right here on PC.

Congrats! :rockon:

 

Lots to learn you have.

Like you I had a few days to kill between committing and actually picking up the car. What helped me immensely to pass the time was downloading and reading the HUGE owners manual.

Sorry I don't know if there's a 2012 version about but here's a link to the 2010, see post #80:
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...2010-prius-owners-manual-available-pdf-8.html

Obviously there will be differences but many things will be the same.

 

Congrats on the impending purchase. Definitely let us all know how it goes once you actually take delivery and get a chance to play with your new baby.

I would really like to know what you think of the HUD. I wasn't expecting this when I put in my order (because Toyota was in the process of swapping the Parking Assist with the HUD). But now I am excited that I will be getting something "extra" (extra, as in I was never planning on using the Parking Assist and now will have something that I will actually use).

 

Thanks for posting this link. It seems like a good tutorial.

 

Must have accessores are -

www.visormates.com the sun visors don't nearly cover the entire length of side window. These are simple and effective and are $15 a pair shipped.

I haven't sprung for all weather mats yet. I have the carpet mats layed, but have a super cheap, thin set of rubber mats over them.. Carpet mats are going to get dirty and worn, especially in the winter, but I don't like that.

Windshield shade made espeically for Prius is IMO a must. It's uncanny how few people actually put a windshield shade up. Then they run into work for 9 hours while the dash is pummeled from the blazing sun ... then they complain when the dash cracks. Uncanny.

Rear hatch tint is a very good thing to get on Prius for the Summer. the glass is very horizontal. I don't see a big need for rear windows, that's more for looks, but the hatch, it needs some tint.

I don't put any seat covers on the fabric seats. Then again, I eat absolutely nothing while driving. Until I figure out how to throw a set of car seats into a washing machine, I will continue to eat no thing while driving.

 

YES YES YES say NO to the dealer for add ons.
I got an extended warranty and a extended Toyota care pkg for hundreds less that the dealer wanted for the warranty alone and it was a shorter term! Get your warranties here they are a great desl.
And congrats on a very nice car!

 

I located and purchased the same Prius in Blizzard Pearl on Friday. The HD is nice but in reality it is so close to the normal speed odometer that you would not need to move you eyes to see both. It is a cute gimick. The upcomming turns are nice on it. I had a 2009 and the locking button by the door is gone now and replaced with a similar one on the door handle. Salesman didnot know how to lock doors without using the fob. The GPS is better from what I had read but still not real user friendly.

 

post pics when you pick it up! =O